Ignazio Cox

Ignazio Thomas Cox (2 September 1925-18 July 2011) was the Minister of Education of Symbionisia from 1 June 1953 to 1 June 1961. Cox served in this post under President Anthony Astillo, and he was removed from office after three terms due to his membership in the Symbionisian Communist Party.

Biography
Ignazio Thomas Cox was born on 2 September 1925 in Paradiso City, one of the largest cities on the island of Symbionisia. Cox performed excellently in school, and he attended the National University from 1943 to 1948, double-majoring in history and education. Cox became a member of the Symbionisian Teachers' Union, and he became one of the youngest Symbionisian cabinet members when he was appointed Minister of Education by President Anthony Astillo in 1953. Cox was a member of Astillo's Ped Party, but he had views closer to communism. Cox played a hand in the foundation of the Symbionisian Communist Party, leading to Astillo having him purged from political office in 1961. Cox resigned from his post, and he decided to live a quiet life. He appeared at a few communist rallies, but he would retire to his home and write books about education. Cox died in 2011.